Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3978Assault on a peace officer, possession of cannabis for sale or supply · Co. Dublin · 26 Jan 2021

Keith Daly, 31, given 240 hours community service for 2021 assault on garda in Rathfarmham

Keith Daly, 31, of Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, was directed to complete 240 hours of community service in lieu of a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a peace officer and possession of cannabis for sale or supply during a 2021 traffic stop in Rathfarmham.

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  6. Sentenced28 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatDaly pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting a peace officer and one count of possession of cannabis for sale or supply. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDaly injured a garda's finger while resisting arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • what9.6g of cannabis valued at €192 was found along with cash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • what€3,445 in cash was found beside the passenger side of the door. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSgt Kenny was later treated in hospital for the injury to his finger. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on January 26, 2021, at Killakee Road, Rathfarmham. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe car was stopped at around 11.10pm during Covid-19 five kilometre travel restrictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA print matching Daly was found on a bag of drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Orla Crowe directed Daly to complete 240 hours of community service within two years in lieu of a two-year prison sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDaly has 55 previous convictions including assaulting members of An Garda Siochana, making a threat towards a garda, drugs offences, burglary and theft. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDaly had been placed under the supervision of the Probation Services for six months in July. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe updated probation report was positive and Daly had engaged proactively with the Probation Services. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSgt Kenny said his mental health had been affected and he has since taken a different career path within the force. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel expressed Daly's remorse and apologised to Sgt Kenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCounsel said Daly fell into drug use at an early age and is engaging with addiction support services. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man who injured a garda while resisting arrest five years ago learns fate

    Sentencing details including the community service order, full account of the 2021 incident, victim impact statement from Sgt Kenny, and background on Daly's 55 previous convictions.

    convicted, Keith Daly, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Dalyvictim, Wes Kenny, male, irish (judged from name)Wes Kenny